What year groups does Horizons Ap Academy teach?

Horizons Ap Academy teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Reading.

Who is the headteacher of Horizons Ap Academy?

The headteacher of Horizons Ap Academy is Mrs Claire Willmott, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Horizons Ap Academy last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Horizons Ap Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Horizons Ap Academy?

Horizons Ap Academy has 30 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.

Is Horizons Ap Academy a faith school?

No. Horizons Ap Academy has no designated religious character.

Who runs Horizons Ap Academy?

Horizons Ap Academy is part of MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Horizons Ap Academy publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Horizons Ap Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Horizons Ap Academy

Cranbury Road, Reading, RG30 2TS

Phase: Academies
School type: Academy alternative provision converter
Ages: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Trust: MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Willmott
Sponsor: Maiden Erlegh Trust
Constituency: Reading Central
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Pupils on roll: 30
URN: 147719
Local authority: Reading
Website: School website
Telephone: 01189376847

About this school

Horizons Ap Academy is a special academy in Reading. It teaches children aged 5 to 16 and has 30 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 8 January 2025 · short inspection

Ofsted's most recent visit was a short inspection on 8 January 2025, where inspectors found that standards have been maintained. The school's last full inspection took place before September 2019, so its area grades are not part of Ofsted's current published data. Older reports are on the school's Ofsted page.

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Trends over time

How Horizons Ap Academy has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	74
2023/24	54
2024/25	40

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 67.5%
English as an additional language: 2.5%

Location

Nearby schools

St Edward's Prep
Independent schools · Reading

0.2 miles
The Holy Brook School
Special schools · Reading

1.1 miles
Thames Valley School
Free Schools · Reading

1.3 miles
The Avenue Special School
Academies · Reading

1.3 miles
The Deenway Montessori School
Independent schools

1.5 miles

Recorded changes at this school

School name changed from Horizon's Ap Academy to Horizons Ap Academy recorded 19 Sep 2026
School name changed from Cranbury College to Horizon's Ap Academy recorded 3 Sep 2026

Common questions

What year groups does Horizons Ap Academy teach?: Horizons Ap Academy teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Reading.
Who is the headteacher of Horizons Ap Academy?: The headteacher of Horizons Ap Academy is Mrs Claire Willmott, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Horizons Ap Academy last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Horizons Ap Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Horizons Ap Academy?: Horizons Ap Academy has 30 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.
Is Horizons Ap Academy a faith school?: No. Horizons Ap Academy has no designated religious character.
Who runs Horizons Ap Academy?: Horizons Ap Academy is part of MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Horizons Ap Academy publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Horizons Ap Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 19 September 2026.